New details emerge following death of Bears legend, Super Bowl champ at 68
Cleveland.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Matt Suhey, former Chicago Bears and Penn State football star, died in his sleep at age 68 in Deerfield, Illinois, with no suspicious circumstances reported; his death is attributed to natural causes related to a significant medical history.
- Suhey was a standout running back at Penn State from 1976-1979, rushing for 2,818 yards and 26 touchdowns, before being drafted by the Bears in the second round of the 1980 NFL Draft.
- He was a key fullback and lead blocker for Walter Payton and scored the first touchdown in the Bears' Super Bowl XX victory, finishing his NFL career with 2,946 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns.
- Former teammates and peers remembered Suhey as a gentleman with strong character, known for his responsibility and professionalism both on and off the field.
- Suhey was recognized as one of the 100 greatest Bears of all time and is mourned by the football community for his contributions and character.
